Manager and operator of Khalifa Port Container Terminal further strengthens management team

Abu Dhabi, 12th April 2015 - Abu Dhabi Terminals, manager and operator of Khalifa Port Container Terminal (KPCT), announced the appointment of Simon Brebner as its new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), effective 1 April 2015. Mr. Brebner who has worked in senior roles at ports, shipping and logistics companies in Europe, South America, Africa and the Middle East, will be responsible for leading ADT's commercial strategy, activities and performance.

"We are pleased to welcome Simon Brebner as our Chief Commercial Officer. He brings a wealth of commercial and leadership experience across a number of fields which will be invaluable for our future growth plans, "said Martijn van de Linde, CEO, ADT.

"Simon joins us at an important time and his significant track record of accomplishments will benefit our customers and be a great asset to the ADT team."

Having served most recently as CCO for APM Terminals in Bahrain and Morocco, Mr. Brebner has more than 25 years' experience in commercial leadership and as a senior member of management teams regionally and internationally. Previously, Mr. Brebner served as General Manager at Maersk Line Latin America as well as General Manager at P&O Nedlloyd, London.

About Abu Dhabi Terminals:
Abu Dhabi Terminals' (ADT) core business is to manage and operate Khalifa Port Container Terminal (KPCT) for which it secured the exclusive rights in 2012 by signing a 30-year concession.

With its state-of-the art infrastructure, outstanding productivity levels and innovative approach, KPCT is the region's first semi-automated port and one of the most technologically advanced and fastest growing container terminals in the world.

Since the official inauguration on 12/12/12, KPCT has grown to support the local market with around 20 weekly container line services to more than 50 international destinations, offering the ideal hub location for connecting local trade with a wide global logistics network.

ADT's diversification of supply chain services offers a full suite of logistics solutions to benefit trade partners and shipping lines. The port operator, which is jointly owned by Abu Dhabi Ports, Mubadala and Mubadala Infrastructure Partners, garnered a number of achievements in 2014 and its more than 20% year-on-year growth over the past five years can be attributed to its professional team and the strong relationships with the shipping industry and trade community.

For further information, please contact:
Annemarie Franssen, Communications Manager,
Abu Dhabi Terminals
Tel.  +971 2 4925022,
annemarie.franssen@adterminals.ae

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